Monday, May 06, 2013

We
just got lucky that we are allowed to check out Gov. Singson’s new mansion in
Baluarte in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. That golden citadel like structure is
sitting on top of a hill and while on the rooftop, you’ll see almost the entire
Ilocos Sur region. Last night, when Gov. showed to us some photos of the
interior and furniture inside his mansion, he told us to check the house and
have a visit the next morning.
The mansion is not yet complete because
the original architect who manages the building passed away 2 years ago, so the
building is now having new renovation and also final touches.

Its
like a 5 star hotel when you enter the mansion, all corners are fully air
conditioned and there’s an elevator on the other side. This mansion is the
retirement home for the governor.

Here’s
the 2 million pesos worth building post inside the mansion, there’s 4 of this
and the exterior are made of mother of pearls.

damn…we
hug this when we saw this after the gate hahahaha. Here’s a close up look of
the 2 million worth bldg post.

Above
are some shiny metallic thingie…
here’s
my reflection

now
closer….

Here’s
a living room area…or in a hotel, we call it lounge area

I
always sit down and play the grand piano whenever I see one

And
always playing the never ending “Huling El Bimbo” it’s the only piano piece that
I know ahhahaha…totoo yun ah

All
are made up of gold tint windows, you can see the surroundings clearly and it
uses natural light from outside.

Yay!!
I wish I can live here

There’s
this black monolith infront of the elevator. We went up to the roof top to check
out the tree of life diorama.

On
top: the tree of life diorama.

below
the tree of life diorama are some comfy chairs and also a bar

the
view is awesome here!!! check out the mountain views

Here’s
the bar area…

grassy
rooftop with cute plastic chairs and tables. I think it will be better If they
place a swimming pool at the roof top.

In
the other floor there’s a dining area, its like a restaurant of a hotel, they
host here some dinner events for guest of Gov. Chavit. The caretaker told us
that this was used only once.

I’m
so curious about this chair..I know it’s a designer’s chair but I forgot who
made it.

another
view of the dining area

me
and the dining area…kulang na lang ay food hahahaha.

sits
like a sultan….

Next
it that we got permission to check out the master’s bedroom.. ohhh this private
room of the Gov.

A
resin like wall that glows welcomed us as we enter the governor’s
room.

There’s
a dining area

and
a hightech massage chair…oh man, this is awesome!

Living
room area

and
the master’s bed

more
comfy seats are seen here.

ohhhh
jacuzzi inside the bedroom!!!! astig talaga.

yay!
wish to live here hahhaha

taking
a break…

behind
the bed is the closet and dresser

another
view of the bed

Here’s
another bronze tiger head…. Tiger is the favorite animal of the
governor.
You’ll see lots of tiger icons around Baluarte.

Like
a family portrait hahahahah

How to go here in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
1. There are
two travel options – ride the 8 hour bus from Manila to Ilocos Sur or ride the
plane go Laoag City Airport in Ilocos Norte + 1 1/2 land travel to
Vigan.

2. We went here via chartered plane of Gov. Chavit Singson, we
landed at Vigan City airport, if you have a company trip and want to travel by
air, you can try a chartered plane by Sea Air, just inquire to their office on
how to get a chartered plane.

3. Air - Domestic flights leave Manila
daily for Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, which is an hour and a half ride by bus or
arranged vehicles to Vigan. The city can be reached from Laoag City via Partas
Bus, Fariñas Transportation, Maria De Leon Bus Lines, RCJ Bus Lines, F. Franco
Trans, and Florida Bus. – Via http://www.vigancity.gov.ph

4. By
Land - The 408 km stretch from Manila to Vigan City is a comfortable eight-hour
ride along the scenic Manila-Ilocos Highway. Air-conditioned Partas Bus,
Dominion Bus, Aniceto Bus and Viron Transit ply the Manila-Vigan route
regularly. – Via http://www.vigancity.gov.ph
5. Getting Around - The best way to explore Vigan is on foot; the city center
is small and compact, yet full of excitement. Experience a calesa ride around
Vigan at P150.00 per hour per carriage. – Via http://www.vigancity.gov.ph

6. If
you are in Vigan City, there are lots of transportation, you can ride the
tricycle or the “kalesa”, horse drawn carriage. The “kalesa” can be rented at
Php 100 per hour.

Vigan City, Ilocos Surhttp://www.vigancity.gov.ph/
For
Schedules of City Events and Tours please contact the City Tourism Office. Tel
No: (077) 722-8771, Baluarte in Vigan Cityhttp://chavitsingson.net/baluarte/index.html
Opens
- 7am-6pm eve
ryday, entrance is free
Tel # 6377-722-7186
Historic Town of Vigan @ UNESCO
Established in the 16th century,
Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia.
Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from
elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture
and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/502